# Library Discovery Platform - AWARD

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by University of Hertfordshire.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [University of Hertfordshire](/buyers/university-of-hertfordshire/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [EBSCO International Inc](/suppliers/ebsco-international/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £0
- Award date: 20 April 2026
- Published: 7 May 2026
- Contract start: 1 May 2026
- Contract end: 30 April 2030
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: b66a4149-0edc-463b-89f4-9e2c0795b247-896325
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9454960a-14cb-4ef0-b245-317adf845dbf

## Description

The University of Hertfordshire \("The University"\) is looking to award a call off contract for the implementation and provision of a Library Discover Platform under APUC framework 'Library Services Platform\(s\) and Associated Services: Lot1, Library Services Platform\(s\)' \(reference ITS1062AP\)\. It is intended that the contract will run for an initial period of two years with the option to extend by a further two years in one-year increments \(i\.e\. 2\+1\+1\) with approval by both parties, subject to satisfactory performance\. The University requires a library discovery platform to provide users with a centralized, user-friendly interface to search for and access library resources\. The platform will combine various sources like the library catalogue, e-resources, institutional repositories, and open access content into a single search experience\. The system implementation must be completed with platform ready for go live by start of 26/27 Academic year in September 2026\. Included within this tender pack are the Invitation to Tender document \(ITT\) and Appendices\. Full instructions on submission requirements are included in the ITT\. Please ensure that you have submitted/uploaded your documents in plenty of time of the closing date as the portal will close at exactly 12 noon and we will not be able to accept any documents submitted after that time\. Any questions or queries, please get in touch via the In-Tend correspondence feature\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66a4149-0edc-463b-89f4-9e2c0795b247-896325)